Looking to get out into the community this week?
From a discussion on transgender representation in cinema to a workshop on the impacts of violence, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Boston this week. Read on for a rundown.
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Creative Counterpoints: Representing the Transgender Body on Screen
Tomorrow, Dr. Jack Halberstam, visiting professor of English and gender studies at Columbia University, will lead a discussion about the representation of transgender people in film and other media. The talk stems from portions of his book, "A Quick and Quirky Guide to Gender Variance." A reception and book signing follow the discussion.
When: Tuesday, March 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Massachusetts College of Art and Design, 621 Huntington Ave.
Price: Free
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Upham's Corner Implementation: Arts & Innovation District Celebratory Meeting
On Wednesday, head to the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center to help the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative celebrate the upcoming request for proposal (RFP) process for key parcels in the Upham's Corner Arts and Innovation District. John Barros, the city's chief of economic development, and the initiative's partners will discuss the RFP's target properties: The Historic Strand Theatre, the Municipal Lot, Upham's Corner Library and 572 Columbia Road, formerly the Citizen's Bank Building.
When: Wednesday, March 20, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 650 Dudley St.
Price: Free
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Racial Equity Learning Community: Paternalism, Power Hoarding and Individualism
Come Friday, the Racial Equity Learning Community continues a discussion on ending white supremacy culture in organizations. After a quick breakfast, this particular session will focus on "Paternalism, Power Hoarding and Individualism."
When: Friday, March 22, 9-11:30 a.m.
Where: Trinity Church, 206 Clarendon St.
Price: $15-$20
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'My City, My Body,' a multimedia performance and dialogue
Finally, on Saturday, Radical Black Girl kicks off Hibernian Hall’s new artist residency program “SOLARTS.” This is the first installment of the program's traveling research and performance project, “My City, My Body or If Concrete Could Talk or For Those Who May Be Traumatized."
Throughout the week, Destiny Polk — founder of Youth Options Unlimited — will lead 25 young women and girls through an exploration of the different manifestations of violence, the ways bodies harbor memories and trauma, and how individuals treat themselves after experiencing violence through movement, poetry and storytelling. Come Saturday evening, all are invited to a community forum that will feature an open dance session and showcase the program participants' research throughout the previous week.
When: Saturday, March 23, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St.
Price: Free
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